Video Recording on DVD!
A Rare Resource for Students, Professors, & Clinicans

This two-hour discussion between two knowledgeable, experienced, Adlerian clinicians offers the prospective student an illuminating overview of the Classical Adlerian approach to training in depth psychotherapy. Nearly two hundred topics are covered: the importance of studying Adler's original, clinical writings; reflecting his warm, gentle, diplomatic, creative style of treatment; a contrast to other variations of Adlerian theory and practice; and the integration of Abraham Maslow's vision of optimal human functioning. Sophia de Vries studied with Alfred Adler, Lydia Sicher, Alexander Müller, Fritz Kunkel, Ida Loewy, Martha Holub, Rudolf Dreikurs, August Eichorn, Charlotte Buhler, Karl Bühler, Ludwig Klages, Karl Jung, Ernst Kretschmer, and Maria Montessori. One of her great contributions to Adlerian practice was her masterful adaptation of the Socratic method to psychotherapy. After she trained Henry Stein, they co-founded the Alfred Adler Institute of San Francisco and co-presented at several national conventions. Her entire library of books, articles, unpubished manuscripts, and personal notes are secured in the archives of the Alfred Adler Institute of Northwestern Washington. This video offers the student, professor, and clinician an abundance of rare insight into the profound legacy of Alfred Adler.

Evaluating candidates for training Principles look easy; application is difficult No by-the-numbers approach Begin with a close relationship Social interest is the core Encouragement is primary Adult treated with motherly kindness Not "doing a life style" Critique of the “lifestyle procedure” Finding something positive in client to build courage Pointing out a wrong step Equality Understanding and empathy Client must join in the discovery English translations of Adler are not always accurate Gemeinshaftsgefühl is hard to translate Many articles not yet translated Advantage of learning German Current books very limited Time to learn how to do therapy Long supervision necessary Knowledge of other theories Neo-Freudians closest to Adler Importance of a study-analysis Maslow's conception of self-actualization Therapist needs to overcome personal limitations Client blames others for his problems Explaining a lifestyle includes revealing goal Danger of showmanship and aggressiveness in therapist Need for utmost gentleness in treatment Adlerian not following Adler's approach Problem of misrepresenting Adlerian psychology Therapist must undergo a study-analysis Long supervision with experienced Adlerian Demands of a private practice Therapy as a creative process Living in a creative way Every case is unique, requiring a creative approach Creative cooperation Diplomatic interpretation Filling up with impressions

Looking for hidden movement Radius of activity Intuition, logic and imagination Therapist's feeling tone and empathy Encouragement that life can be different Climate of discovery Client is missing a feeling of connectedness Negative social influences Financial difficulties Overpopulation Preoccupation with money Popular misconception of money as security Conquering of difficulties yields feeling of security Mistake of looking for the “easy life” Dynamic “doing” vs static “having” Philosophy and values Maslow's deficiency motivation Maslow's “being values” Clients can change their value system First contact with client on telephone Impressions from phone call Being on even level with client Asking simple questions Asking about religion Cultural background Family constellation Asking about problem Discovering the real reason for client's problem Letting client talk freely Ending first meeting Importance of “working together” Expressing a deep interest Frequency of visits Talking about fee Predicting length of treatment Client who sets limits on time Reason for limits Teaching therapy Stages of therapy Relationship stage Information stage

Holding off interpretation Finding the real problem Example of sleeplessness Overcoming a loss Discovering a pampered life style Getting early memories Written memories Not remembering Questioning early relationships Focusing on action vs. feeling Connecting past to present Person mentioned first No rules in interpretation Talking about siblings Current and past feelings about siblings Early childhood aspirations First day of school Confirming guesses Compressing life style into image Direction of help Connect complaints to the life style Client's self-evaluation Not giving advice Challenging client to think and act differently Client feels better about new success Living with a report card Not measuring up to a tremendous image Montessori method of self-evaluation Punitive approach of schools School hierarchy Observing appearance Noting physical movements All clients are discouraged Client who talks all the time Filling up with the person Feeling the way the client feels Comparing actions to a norm Private logic Getting an image of client's totality Evaluating wrong direction Clarification stage

Going along in an illogical direction Leading client to making corrections Questioning a mistaken life style Client must make conclusions Promoting movement in a passive person Client lets you know how much he can risk Finding courage to do the unknown Encouragement from success Living life differently Symbol of climbing a mountain Habits block alternatives Creative living Anxiety with the unfamiliar Anxiety from fear of failure Anxiety about making mistakes Correcting mistakes Children dreading mistakes Self-respect Exploring old problems Bridge from childhood Early fixation Wrong goal Showing where wrong goal leads Timing for explaining life style Encouragement and success before insight Client blames others and the world Discovering what is missing in client's actions Example of how client overcame isolation Client must decide new direction Using helplessness to gain advice Metaphor of leaves in the wind Insight leads to action plan World begins to look different Timing for termination Reducing frequency of appointments Overcoming fear of difficulties Easy life can be spoiling Looking for challenges Opportunity in the United States Feeling entitled


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For Washington state residents the total charge for each two-disc DVD set: is: "Training of a Classical Adlerian Psychotherapist: Parts I & II" ......................... $59.95 Tax (8.4%) .................................................................................................................... $5.04 Total ............................................................................................................................ $64.99 (Includes Shipping)

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